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Photos: Wisconsin knocks off Purdue in Big Ten West football showdown
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) scores on a 3-yard pass in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) celebrates his 3-yard touchdown catch with Badgers wide receiver Keontez Lewis (3). The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) celebrates his 1st quarter touchdown pass to Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) with Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0). The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) hauls in a 29-yard touchdown pass from Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers safety John Torchio (15) stepped in fromt of Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) for an interception that was returned for a touchdown in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers safety John Torchio stepped in front of Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. for an interception that was returned for a touchdown Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers safety John Torchio (15) steps in fromt of Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) for an interception that was returned for a touchdown in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Purdue Boilermakers running back Devin Mockobee (45) is tackled by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Kaden Johnson (52) and safety John Torchio (15) in the 3rd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Isaac Guerendo (20) is knocked out of bounds by Purdue Boilermakers safety Sanoussi Kane (21) after a catch in the 3rd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jake Chaney (36) sacks Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) in the 3rd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers safety John Torchio (15) steps in fromt of Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) for an interception that was returned for a touchdown in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) is tackled by Purdue Boilermakers cornerback Cory Trice (23) after a 1st quarter catch. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) breaks the tackle of Purdue Boilermakers defensive tackle Branson Deen (58) in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) rushes in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Coach Jim Leonhard after Wisconsin scored their third touchdown in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) rushes in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) celebrates his 1st quarter touchdown pass to Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Skyler Bell (11). The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is pressured by Purdue Boilermakers defensive tackle Prince James Boyd Jr. (93) in the 2nd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) looking for a receiver in the 2nd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Cam Fane (21) was tackled by Purdue Boilermakers safety Sanoussi Kane (21) after a 2nd quarter catch. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Isaac Guerendo (20) scores on a 54-yard run in the 3rd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) breaks a tackle of Purdue Boilermakers safety Cam Allen (10) in the 3rd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Isaac Guerendo (20) scores on a 54-yard run in the 3rd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Purdue Boilermakers running back Kobe Lewis (25) is tackled by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Maema Njongmeta (55) and safety Titus Toler (41). The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Isaac Guerendo (20) scores on a 54-yard run in the 3rd quarter The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Purdue Boilermakers running back Kobe Lewis (25) is tackled by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jordan Turner (54) and linebacker C.J. Goetz (98) in the 3rd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin wide receiver Skyler Bell makes a first-down reception against Purdue cornerback Cory Trice during Saturday's game at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin's Skyler Bell, left, and teammate Braelon Allen celebrate Bell's touchdown against Purdue during Saturday's game at Camp Randall.
Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones runs away from Wisconsin safety John Torchio during Saturday's game at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen runs against Purdue during Saturday's game at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen runs for a first down against Purdue during Saturday's game at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen runs against Purdue defensive back Reese Taylor during Saturday's game at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin cornerback Lee Hutton, left, and safety Titus Toler tackle Purdue running back Devin Mockobee during Saturday's game at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz runs for a first down against Purdue defensive end Kydran Jenkins, left, and linebacker Clyde Washington during Saturday's game at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz looks to pass against Purdue during their game Saturday at Camp Randall.
Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell hands off to running back Devin Mockobee during their game Saturday at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney sacks Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell during their game Saturday at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin's Haakon Anderson tackles Purdue wide receiver Deion Burks during their game Saturday at Camp Randall.
Purdue wide receiver Elijah Canion tried to run past against Wisconsin safety Titus Toler, left, and cornerback Max Lofy during their game Saturday at Camp Randall.
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm talks with quarterback Aidan O'Connell during Saturday's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin coach Jim Leonard reacts to a call during Saturday's game against Purdue at Camp Randall.
Purdue's quarterback Aidan O'Connell walks off the field Saturday after Purdue lost to Wisconsin 35-24 at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jordan Turner (54) celebrates his 4th quarter interception with cornerback Max Lofy (12) the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) pitches the ball to Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin coach Jim Leonhard walks the sideline in the Badgers homecoming win over Purdue on Saturday. Now 2-1 under his guidance, players were in support of him landing the full-time gig.
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Alexander Smith (11) tackles Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) after a 4th quarter catch and run. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jordan Turner (54) intercepts a pass intended for Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Jim Leonhard during the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Head Coach Jim Leonhard during a timeout in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
